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Haven’t made any plans for the weekend? Then think about visiting Vacheron Constantin’s ‘The Anatomy Of Magnificence’ exhibition, which runs from 16 October to 2 November 2022. Held at Degree 4 of the ArtScience Museum, you may discover three speciality areas that showcase unique timepieces. They may provide insights into 5 horological problems, in addition to the artisans’ technical experience.
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The primary space is aptly named ‘Our Heritage: A Legacy As Treasured As Time’. Vacheron Constantin takes you thru its watchmaking historical past since 1755, and also you get to understand two heritage items up shut. First, the Pocket Watch in yellow gold, set with amethysts and guilloché gold dial from 1822. Second, the spectacular Tour de I’lle from 2005 that options 16 problems on the double-face show.
Transferring on, ‘The Anatomy Of Magnificence’ showcases Vacheron Constantin’s dedication to craftsmanship. This devoted space demonstrates the craftsmanship of knowledgeable artisans and the way they fine-tune every factor with utmost precision. See the dear guilloché method on the dial, wow on the gem-set minute observe, and admire the Maltese cross emblem alongside the hyperlinks of the bracelet.
Lastly, expertise ‘Science And Problems’, an in-depth look into 5 horological problems at Vacheron Constantin. This contains Tourbillon, Cut up-Seconds Chronograph, Retrograde, Perpetual Calendar and Minute-Repeater.
The refining of revolutionary methods over time are evident within the split-seconds chronograph on the 1939 18k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch, in addition to Vacheron Constantin’s ultra-thin Patrimony with the minute-repeater complication that chimes at common intervals.
After visiting the exhibit (you may ebook your appointment slot through this hyperlink), head over to the Vacheron Constantin boutique inside Marina Bay Sands to see its present #OneOfNotMany timepieces. From the elegant Égérie to the beautiful Historiques 222, it’s time to embrace their ‘legacy that’s as valuable as time‘.
For extra data, do go to VACHERON-CONSTANTIN.com
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